The Syracuse University website is an excellent example of hierarchy. It is obvious that there are 4 vertical grids, the middle one being made into one double-sized column. It also uses the grid effectively to separate the information being shown on the website, and to lead viewers to where they need to go. The site is also effective because the picture at the top of the page catches the readers attention. This picture is also where the links to the most commonly sought-out information is, so people can easily find them. The colors- orange, white and gray- are also effective because they're clean, but also grab people's attention. The orange type used for headlines makes people read them, And the different shades of gray effectively separate the white boxes, making it easier for viewers to tell where certain information starts and stops.
I love the color scheme that our school uses for their website. It transcends the typical orange and blue colors that our school is known for in order to take it into the next level and make our school's internet site as prestigious as the school itself.
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